Posted by: Sandy Steinman | August 20, 2025

Another species of the Bent-toed geckos discovered in Vietnam

Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology reported

Scientists from the Vietnam National Museum of Nature have discovered a new species of the Bent-toed geckos in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Quang Binh Province. The new species is named Hang Va Bent-toed gecko, with the scientific name Cyrtodactylus hangvaensis. The new species is closely related to Cyrtodactylus roesleri living in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park and Cyrtodactylus sommerladi living in the limestone mountains bordering Laos. The new species name “C. hangvaensis” refers to the cave near where the new species was found.

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